tracked winner until 3 out, outpaced by leading pair from next
held up, closed 4th, tracked winner going well 3 out, every chance next, ridden and no impression flat
made all, not fluent 2nd or 3rd, pushed along before 4 out, went left 3 out, stayed on well
held up, closed 4th, not fluent 7th or 8th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out
held up, closed 4th, nudged along 4 out, weakened next
All five can be given a solid chance but TOPENHALL, a useful hurdler, makes appeal despite topweight. His recent return to fences has seen him show up prominently before fading late on and this drop to the minimum trip looks right up his street. Mister Matt is a really consistent performer in these contests and gained a deserved success last time. He looks sure to give another good account under the champion jockey. Tranos was raised 12lb for a convincing success over Schinken Otto during the spring and it was no surprise to see him fail to follow up off the higher mark last time. He probably needs to drop a few more pounds. Dean's Grange and Turbo Shandy wouldn't have to find much to play a part in an open contest.
Topenhall (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, led 6th, headed 8th, every chance 2 out, no extra last, 4th of 7, 11l behind Le Corvee (11-11) at Stratford 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Dean's Grange 16-1 (11-12) Held up mid-division, headway before 3 out, switched left and ridden to chase winner before 2 out, lost 2nd place after last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Carleton Place (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Mister Matt (IRE) 11-4 (11-8) Tracked leader, led after 2nd, headed 6th, left in lead 4 out, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf beating Wherrimon (11-4) by 3l, 5 ran.
Tranos (USA) 8-1 (11-7) Held up, mistake 7th, jumped left next, hit 2 out, soon went remote 3rd, 3rd of 7, 29l behind Peachey Moment (11-12) at Kelso 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Turbo Shandy 16-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, mistake 2nd, in 4th and held when blundered 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 8, 16l behind Carleton Place (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.